Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School: Navigation Nights

Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Faced with the challenge of learning loss as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic in 2020-2021, the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS) created an after school program to support their students. What initially started as an idea to provide extra lab time to students after school quickly evolved to also utilizing … Continue reading Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School: Navigation Nights

Chester County Technical College High School, Pennock’s Bridge Campus: Genders and Sexualities Alliance at TCHS.

Posted on Categories Special Populations

At a Glance The Chester County Technical College High School, Pennock’s Bridge Campus has a thriving and active Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA). Description Recognizing the importance of embracing diversity at the Chester Country Technical College High School (TCHS), the school counselors arranged a field trip for interested students to the Rainbow Connect Conference sponsored … Continue reading Chester County Technical College High School, Pennock’s Bridge Campus: Genders and Sexualities Alliance at TCHS.

Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School: Developing and maintaining a strong relationship between the STEM Division at Butler County Community College and the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School

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At a Glance It is the shared goal of Butler County Community College (BC3) and Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School (BCAVTS) to provide post-secondary educational options for BCVATS students. Maintaining strong relationships between the BC3 Dean of STEM and STEM Division faculty and the BCAVTS administrators and faculty ensures that the College is aware of … Continue reading Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School: Developing and maintaining a strong relationship between the STEM Division at Butler County Community College and the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School

Mon Valley Career and Technology Center: Automotive Students participate in Autorama World of Wheels Competition

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At a Glance Students at Mon Valley Career and Technology Center customized a 2001 Jeep Wrangler, which was donated by the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) High School Vehicle Build Program. The students’ work captured first place at the Autorama World of Wheels car show in Pittsburgh, which took place in January 2022. Description Students … Continue reading Mon Valley Career and Technology Center: Automotive Students participate in Autorama World of Wheels Competition

Steel Center for Career and Technical Education: “Hiring Reimagined”

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At a Glance This Best Practice describes how innovation and thinking outside of the box led Steel Center for Career and Technical Education to create a more diverse staff and overcome the hiring challenges brought on by the covid-19 labor market. Description In today’s Career and Technical Education schools, it can seem impossible to attract … Continue reading Steel Center for Career and Technical Education: “Hiring Reimagined”

Technical College High School, Pennocks Bridge Campus: Non-Traditional Modeling

Posted on Categories Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Special Populations

At a Glance This Best Practice highlights how the Technical College High School, Pennock’s Bridge Campus, has implemented non-traditional staff to recruit and retain non-traditional students. Description Jenny Sassaman began her career as a biology and chemistry teacher in a traditional high school. Transitioning to Technical College High School, Pennocks Bridge Campus, her primary role … Continue reading Technical College High School, Pennocks Bridge Campus: Non-Traditional Modeling

Harrisburg Area Community College: Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Program of Study Outreach

Posted on Categories Career Development & Postsecondary Prep

At a Glance Through the TechLink Consortium, which is managed through Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), Program of Study Outreach staff conduct “SOAR Road Shows” at TechLink Consortium schools at their request. The POS Outreach staff also provides information sessions within HACC to key personnel such as Admissions, Advisors, and Welcome Center Staff to increase … Continue reading Harrisburg Area Community College: Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Program of Study Outreach

Lackawanna College: Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Program Expansion, Marketing, Recruiting, and Retention

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At a Glance Lackawanna College has implemented new processes over the last five years to expand their SOAR offerings, market the programs to the regional career and technology centers, recruit students, and assist them in completing their programs of study. Description This best practice profile highlights how Lackawanna College (LC), located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, developed … Continue reading Lackawanna College: Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Program Expansion, Marketing, Recruiting, and Retention

Temple University – Center for Professional Development in Career and Technical Education: Innovative Practices to Retain Career and Technical Education Teachers: Peer Mentoring

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At a Glance The Center for Professional Development at Temple University is committed to providing an increased presence and support to career and technical teachers in Pennsylvania in order for teachers be confident in their role as a CTE teacher. The Peer Mentoring strategy was planned and implemented in 2021-2022 to address the network of … Continue reading Temple University – Center for Professional Development in Career and Technical Education: Innovative Practices to Retain Career and Technical Education Teachers: Peer Mentoring

Temple University – Center for Professional Development in Career and Technical Education: Innovative Practices to Retain Career and Technical Education Teachers

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At a Glance The Center for Professional Development at Temple University is committed to providing an increased presence and support to career and technical teachers in Pennsylvania for teachers to be confident as CTE teachers. Two new strategies were planned and implemented in 2021-2022 to address the network of support. Description In 2021-2022, the Center … Continue reading Temple University – Center for Professional Development in Career and Technical Education: Innovative Practices to Retain Career and Technical Education Teachers